Why AI in Manufacturing?

Gary On Manufacturing - Gary Mintchell by Gary Mintchell

Mar 30, 202621:42Business

Episode 275. Why AI in Manufacturing? Why not? I explore how new technologies for knowledge work, unlike in manufacturing, create even more busy work distracting us from our real work--thinking, deep work. Looking beyond...

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